The 65th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency was held in Vienna from 20 to 24 September 2021. Member States adopted resolutions strengthening the IAEA’s technical cooperation activities, the effectiveness and efficiency of safeguards, and its work related to nuclear and radiation safety, nuclear science, technology and applications among others.
With effect from 29 September 2021, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán appointed Ms Andrea Beatrix Kádár as the new Director General of the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority on the proposal of the minister responsible for innovation and technology.
Based on the recommendation of the Defense Working Committee, the Deputy Director General of the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority decided that the HAEA would operate in the pre-pandemic way again from 6 September and end the period of teleworking. For entering HAEA’s office building there are no restrictive measures for external guests (only the standard entry protocol is in place).